Learning the treble clef is one of the first and most important steps when learning to read sheet music. If you feel like your right-hand notes aren’t as confident as you’d like, don’t worry, Skoove is here to help you build a solid understanding of the treble clef. In this article, we’ll break down the …
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Video tutorial Want to learn how to play Chopsticks on the piano? In this video, we’ll guide you through: The starting Chopsticks piano keys The simple two-finger pattern you’ll repeat How both hands move together Find the full beginner arrangement of Chopsticks by Euphemia Allen on piano. Start a free trial today! Introduction The …
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Video tutorial In this short video tutorial, you will learn how to: Hear how Greensleeves should sound on piano See the right-hand melody and left-hand pattern in action Watch how we keep the tempo slow and steady for beginners Find the full beginner arrangement of Greensleeves by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart on piano. Start a …
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Have you ever looked at a piece of piano music and noticed that it is split into two separate parts? These two parts show the treble clef and bass clef. Often these clefs dictate which notes to play in which hands. Learning bass clef is a vital component of learning to read sheet music. So …
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Learning your favourite songs on the piano is one of the most fun and rewarding ways to get better as a musician. If you’re just starting out, finding easy piano songs for beginners is a smart move, they bring quicker progress and help you stay motivated. Whether you dream of playing pop hits, calming classics, …
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Sight reading when a musician reads a piece of sheet music they have never seen before. This skill can feel challenging to learn. However, with consistent practice and effort it is possible to develop your skills and become a proficient sight reader. In this article, we will explore the basics of sight reading on the …
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Ear training is a useful skill that involves developing your musical ear to understand and identify what you hear in music. Sound like a lot? Don’t worry, Skoove is here to help. This article will help you understand ear training for beginners, with rhythm, pitch, chord, scale and harmonic progression recognition with simple explanations, perfect …
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Music symbols are used to convey music in its written form. They show musicians how to play everything from notes, rhythms, performance directions and dynamics to the structure of pieces as a whole. As you can imagine, knowing how these symbols look and understanding what they mean is crucial for someone learning how to play …
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Learning how to play scales on piano can be fun, especially once you get them under your fingers. Some people shy away from piano scales thinking they’re boring or difficult. However, being able to play up and down on the piano with speed and agility is a great skill to have. We’ll look at some …
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Want to know how to play piano chords? Are you looking for a quick, clear guide to help you get to grips with basic piano chords? You’re in the right place. Formed by playing two, three or more notes together, basic piano chords can shape the emotional tone and structure of a piece of music. …
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Why learn how to read sheet music? Reading sheet music is normally considered a key skill for a musician of any instrument, not just aspiring pianists. Sheet music is the written form of music, so it’s how pieces and songs are preserved by the composer. Then you, the learner, can take that sheet music and …
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Confused by piano notes? You’re not alone. When you start learning piano, the best place to begin is understanding how notes are named and where to find them. Knowing the notes on the keyboard and how to read them is important if you want to play your favorite songs. This essential Skoove guide is here …
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